Date: 10/24/25 11:10 am From: Chris Conard via groups.io <conardc...> Subject: Re: [centralvalleybirds] Probable Tropical Kingbird at the SAC Bufferlands/WTP
Despite a pretty careful search, we had no luck finding the kingbird this
morning. If it turns up again, I'll let you know.
Chris Conard
Sacramento, California
--please excuse this brief message sent with my phone
On Thu, Oct 23, 2025, 6:42 PM Chris Conard <conardc...> wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> I am available to take people in to try to see the kingbird tomorrow
> (Friday, 10/24), at 9am and again in the afternoon (2pm is my earliest
> availability). If it sticks, I may also be free for a while on Saturday
> morning.
> We'll meet at the Bufferlands office north of Laguna Blvd in Elk Grove and
> then caravan to the site. There were some mosquitoes around today, though
> the kingbird appeared to be eating wasps and/or bees. It was actively
> foraging this sunny day at 1230 and again after 3.
> Let me know if you're interested and I'll send detailed directions.
> Roadwork is blocking the customary approach to the office.
>
> Take care,
>
> Chris Conard
> Sacramento
>
> On Thu, Oct 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM Chris Conard <conardc...> wrote:
>
>> Hi folks,
>>
>> Photos at eBird link. I'll add a few more:
>> https://ebird.org/checklist/S280981827 >> I have a narrow window today to try to show people the bird (from 3 to
>> 4pm).
>> If it sticks, I'll have more time on Friday.
>> Email conardc @ gmail dot com for directions. The site has restricted
>> access, so I have to be able to let you in and out.
>>
>> I'd appreciate thoughts on separating from Couch's. Unfortunately, I
>> didn't hear an obvious call.
>>
>> Take care,
>>
>> Chris
>>
>> Chris Conard
>> Sacramento
>>
>
